Four Dead, Dozens Broken—Sheepshead Bay Streets Still Kill

A 54-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Sheepshead Bay Road. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The incident occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Cadillac sedan traveling south made a left turn on Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located away from an intersection and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, but the sedan showed no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasion. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Nostrand Avenue. He emerged from in front of a parked vehicle. The driver, a licensed woman, was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and fracture.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on Nostrand Avenue. The collision involved a 2022 Mazda SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the vehicle's right side doors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and a fracture, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving sedan struck a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction as key factors. Both passengers wore lap belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the SUV's left rear quarter panel. Two male passengers seated in the rear of the SUV were injured, both suffering neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both were conscious and secured by lap belts. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Belt Parkway. A 57-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. Damage centered on front and rear ends of vehicles. Injuries limited to one occupant.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving four SUVs occurred on Belt Parkway. The 57-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists multiple instances of 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact points were primarily center front and center back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injured occupant was a driver, and no safety equipment status was noted. The crash caused vehicle damage but did not result in ejection or severe injury beyond abrasion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured at Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck the scooter’s front left side.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a pick-up truck. The e-scooter rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The truck was making a left turn when it struck the scooter on the left front bumper. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage, while the scooter had damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Gravesend Neck Road was struck in the center back end. Four occupants were inside. A 33-year-old female front passenger suffered back contusions. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn was hit in the center back end. The vehicle carried four occupants. A 33-year-old female front passenger was injured with back contusions, classified as moderate injury severity. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and male. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions even without clear driver fault listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway just after midnight. The driver and a passenger suffered whiplash and hip injuries. Limited view and other vehicular factors contributed. Both vehicles damaged on opposite bumpers. Injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The driver of one sedan, a 43-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered neck whiplash. A 21-year-old female passenger in the other sedan sustained hip and upper leg injuries along with whiplash. The crash involved impact between the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Honda sedan and the right front bumper of a 2023 Hyundai sedan going straight ahead. Contributing factors included 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related issues. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Oriental Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2021 SUV traveling north struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman driving a sedan on Belt Parkway suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 6:06 a.m. She was the sole occupant of a 2004 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper, indicating impact at that point. The driver was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck an e-scooter traveling west on Emmons Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided head-on with an e-scooter traveling straight west on Emmons Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Neither vehicle sustained damage at the point of impact. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Hyundai SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man driving a sedan was injured in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV changing lanes failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicles collided on Dooley Street near Emmons Avenue. The sedan driver suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises. Both vehicles sustained front quarter damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dooley Street in Brooklyn when a 2021 Jeep SUV was changing lanes westbound and failed to yield right-of-way. The SUV struck a westbound sedan driven by a 51-year-old man. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists the contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Lane Changing by the SUV driver. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The SUV had no occupants besides the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue V in Brooklyn. An 11-year-old girl suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The 32-year-old male driver sustained back injuries. Both were restrained. The crash involved impact to the left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The crash involved one vehicle parked and the other traveling east. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. An 11-year-old female passenger was injured with a head injury and was unconscious, suffering a concussion. A 32-year-old male driver was also injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a motorcycle from behind on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver held a permit and the taxi driver was inexperienced and distracted. A 74-year-old front-seat passenger in the taxi suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest rear-ended a motorcycle going southeast on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, holding a permit, collided head-on with the taxi’s right rear bumper. The taxi driver was cited for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction. The crash injured a 74-year-old female front-seat passenger in the taxi, who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other victims or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Avenue X in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact came from the car's right front bumper. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred on the vehicle's front right side. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was struck on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing against the signal when a southbound sedan hit him head-on. The child suffered internal injuries but remained conscious. The sedan showed front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child was crossing against the signal when a southbound Nissan sedan traveling straight ahead struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The sedan had one licensed female driver and sustained front-end damage from the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. A 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Ocean Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front vehicle. The front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the front vehicle was damaged on its left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes on Belt Parkway was struck from behind by an SUV traveling straight. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured and left semiconscious. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver of a 2021 sedan was injured after his vehicle was rear-ended by a 2008 SUV on Belt Parkway. The sedan was changing lanes westbound when the SUV, also westbound and traveling straight, struck its left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver was semiconscious but not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV had two occupants; the sedan had one. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Avenue W. One driver made an improper left turn. Impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers licensed and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue W when one driver made an improper left turn. The turning vehicle was struck on the right side doors by the other sedan traveling straight. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 20-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and protected by airbags and a lap belt. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the turning sedan and the front center end of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.

A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 66-year-old male bicyclist on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 66-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was traveling straight south when the collision occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. No helmet use or signaling is noted. The impact point was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15